My desktops stay up constantly. And they're usually doing something. <_<
Laptops get shut off when I'm done, usually because I bag 'em so they'll be ready to grab and go.
I used to run stacks of machines for a BBS 24/7, nothing special about them, just normal PC hardware. They ran great for years and years at a time.
If you run good hardware and keep your power clean, they'll last. A UPS is very important, even if you dont want them to reboot when power blinks, it'll keep the power clean and consistent. In the summer, power is often fluctuating horribly due to air conditioners and such. You may not see it in the lights, but if you put a device on that can monitor it, you may be surprised. I have a huge panamax system on my home theater, and it's amazing to watch how bad the power twitchs all day and night long during the summer. Those little brown downs are very bad for electronic gear.
Last edited by Hell Puppy at Jun 13 2003, 10:14 PM
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